On the basis of worthwhile stops per mile, the High Road – 70 miles winding between Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico – might be the best short road trip […]
Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?
When it comes to types of safaris in Africa, there are endless options. However, there is one big question you need to answer before starting your planning. Are you ready for […]
Your guide to Australia’s Hamilton Island
One of the Whitsundays’ greatest treasures, Hamilton Island is like nowhere else in Australia. It’s a haven of pure and sophisticated calm, largely thanks to most of the island getting […]
The lions of Hwange National Park: the legacy of Cecil
Remember Cecil the lion? Hunted in Zimbabwe with a bow and arrow by Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer in July 2015, Cecil could just be the most famous lion ever to […]
Over my head: Going to the backcountry for a first skiing experience
‘I hope I haven’t made a huge mistake,’ I think to myself as our van winds up the 70-mile road from Denver to the heart of the Rocky Mountains. I’m […]
Hiking the Pyrenees: traversing the Tour du Canigou
Trying not to look down, my father and I clambered up a steep rocky chimney to the peak of Mt Canigou, to be greeted by a view of the glittering […]
Meet a Traveller: Katie Boue of the Outdoor Advocacy Project
Katie Boué isn’t the perfect “outdoorist.” And she knows you’re probably not, either. Scrolling through the photos on her Instagram feed might give you the notion of outdoorsy perfection, with […]
First time Greece: top 10 experiences
With its sparkling white beaches, crystalline water and venerable ancient sites, Greece lives up to all the hype. But how to approach this vast country with enough islands to suit everyone’s taste […]
A couchsurfer nearly scammed me, here’s how to prevent it from happening to you
Was he a gigolo? How had he sustained three years of travel with no budget, and would I ever get my money back? This is the story of how I […]
These remote cabins and campsites are worth the trek
There are campsites that give you fond memories of easy, scenic weekend nights under the stars, and then there are campsites that you brag about at dinner parties. You know, […]